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heartbreaking, but his real life
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devotion proves that the core of the
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human-dog bond hasn't changed a bit over
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But, the magic didn't just live in grand
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temples, it lived right inside the home.
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Check out the stunning craftsmanship
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behind Inuhariko. These are colorful,
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hand-crafted papier-mâché dog charms. In
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traditional Japanese households, they
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were actually gifted to pregnant women
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because people believed dogs gave birth
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easily, so it symbolized a safe
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delivery. These charming little figures
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were trusted to absorb negative energy
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and bring vibrant health and magical
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protection to newborn infants.
